TERREBONNE PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of the La. 3011/Drain Canal Bridge after a pile support failure prompted a nearly $745,000 emergency repair. Work began on October 18, 2017, and was performed by statewide bridge and district maintenance/asphalt crews.

Although work on the bridge is not entirely complete, DOTD was able to safely reopen it to traffic, eliminating an 11-mile detour just in time for holiday travel.

Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, real-time around-the-clock New Orleans traffic updates can be accessed via Twitter @NOLA_Traffic.